The e-Waste Problem
byWe purchase gadgets and then throw them out within the year when we upgrade to the latest models. We might not really spare a thought that all our disposed units are contributing to e-waste.
We purchase gadgets and then throw them out within the year when we upgrade to the latest models. We might not really spare a thought that all our disposed units are contributing to e-waste.
What is more romantic than sharing a glass of delicious wine with the one you love on Valentine’s Day? Wait a sec – before you pop open your next bottle, consider its sulphite content.
Admit it: you had great intentions to stick to your resolutions this year, but by the time February rolled around you were back to your usual antics. For 2014, why not make a few green resolutions? These will be easier to keep because they will enrich your life and make you feel better about the environment, too.
You want to have a fantastic holiday vacation, but your destination shouldn’t have to be an expensive one. Here are some budget-friendly holiday spots and some eco-activities you can partake in while you’re there to create a memorable time.
Furniture is not just a stylish addition to your home: it can also be functional. Make your furniture work overtime by using double-duty décor items.
‘Vegan’ and ‘braai’ might sound like an oxymoron. Vegan diets, after all, mean that you have absolutely no animal products. However, with a bit of creativity you can still celebrate National Braai Day, no meat required!
Have you ever stopped washing dishes to think of the possible chemicals that are in the dishwashing liquid you’re using? Turn the bottle over and get a nasty surprise – and that’s if the ingredients are actually listed properly.
If you’re a vegetarian practice a vegan diet and this lifestyle choice is important to you, are you a bit of a disadvantage if you want to conceive a baby? Or, could this diet actually boost your fertility?
Working from the comfort of home is a great eco move: you notch up fewer carbon miles and do your bit to avoid car pollution. If you’re interested in turning your home into an office, there are many opportunities available for a green home business.
Home weddings at your home – or your bestie’s beautiful beach-side holiday home – could just be the fabulous wedding idea you’ve been waiting for!